There are so many things we want to do in the summer, right?
K-pop has its own summer songs that let you enjoy the season in all kinds of ways!
From K-pop’s uniquely colorful worlds to breezy tracks that feel like they can blow away the heat, there’s so much to love.
We’ve picked out a wide selection of carefully chosen songs—from light, fun tunes with a lively tempo, to edgy and cool tracks, to ones overflowing with the cuteness of girl groups!
They’re all timeless summer anthems.
Be sure to make them your companion for fun summertime moments!
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K-pop and Korean Summer Songs to Color and Hype Up the Season (1–10)
Red FlavorRed Velvet
When it comes to K-pop summer songs, you can’t leave out the quintessential classic “Red Flavor.” It’s the title track from Red Velvet’s 2017 summer album The Red Summer.
With a fruit-inspired concept, it captures bittersweet, colorful feelings of love.
The chorus—characteristic of Red Velvet’s bright songs—is especially striking, and the popping, upbeat melody blends with their cute charm to create a perfect harmony.
It’s a summer tune that lifts your spirits—great to listen to, sing along with, or dance to.
Stay This Wayfromis_9
Formed by the top members of the audition program “Idol School,” fromis_9 released the mini-album “from our Memento Box” in 2022, featuring the track “Stay This Way,” a dance number that unfolds a love story set on a summer seaside.
Riding a beat with a rolling bassline, the refreshing melody rings out.
Their vocals, as if speaking to a loved one, convey a cute charm in this summer song.
Tune in to this light, breezy K-pop that blows away the summer heat!
Dance The Night AwayTwice
This is a pop tune included on the 2018 album “Summer Nights.” It’s a track bursting with a summery vibe and a sense of freedom; the cheerful rhythm and the members’ joyful vocals and dance scenes will make your heart leap! It makes you want to jump in and dance with them! The lyrics were written by the singer Wheesung, and they’re all about dancing the night away.
It’s nice to forget your busy days and let loose for a fun night, isn’t it? As TWICE’s first summer song, it’s perfect for parties and all your sunny-season moments!
StickyKISS OF LIFE
A four-member girl group from Korea, KISS OF LIFE, released this sweet-and-tangy summer tune in July 2024.
A year after their debut, their ever more charming vocals feel so pleasant to the ear.
With its mellow, mature vibe that paints a picture of love in the summertime, this song will make your heart flutter even more on a midsummer beach! The four members’ distinctive voices blend seamlessly with the pop production, and just listening to it puts you in a sparkling mood.
It’s a perfect track for summer drives or moments by the sea!
WAVEATEEZ
This is a summer song by ATEEZ, who also made their Japan debut in December 2019.
It strikes a great balance between melodious vocals and sharp-edged rap, making it feel like you can really sense the rolling of the waves.
It would feel even better to listen to while surfing or by the seaside! The lyrics sing about how the moments spent together are a paradise, encouraging us to overcome hardships together and have fun together.
Released in June 2019, it shares a double title with “Illusion” from their 3rd mini album, Treasure EP.3: One To All.
Up!Kep1er
“Up!”, included on Kep1er’s 2022 mini-album DOUBLAST, comes from a girl group formed by members from Japan, South Korea, and China.
The track’s sound unfolds freely, crafting a world that feels like you’ve wandered into a dream.
Alongside a message that invites you into an imagined, joyful space, their rich choral work is sure to captivate.
It’s K-pop that will make you long for the fresh arrival of summer.
Let this exotic yet fantastical song elevate your summer!
After MidnightASTRO
Astro, the male idol group whose name means “celestial body” or “star” in Spanish, included the romantic love song After Midnight—set against the theme of a summer night—on their 2021 album SWITCH ON.
The track features lively dance beats intertwined with beautiful strings and synths.
It’s K-pop packed with appeal, showcasing their rich choral work as they deliver a song that hints at a more mature relationship.
Why not spend your summer with its sultry phrases whispering words of love?
Aloha OeCherry Bullet
Cherry Bullet’s 2020 digital single “Aloha Oe.” It’s a summer tune brimming with a tropical mood that samples the Hawaiian folk song of the same name.
Cute touches are woven throughout, delivering an energetic sense of openness with island vibes and a party-like feel.
The refreshing, fresh charm that’s so typically Cherry Bullet really shines! The lyrics, which wish for wonderful summer memories to come around again, are adorable and seem perfect for sparking a summer romance!
TFW (That Feeling When)ENHYPEN
A refreshing pop-rock tune from ENHYPEN, who debuted in November 2020.
It drew attention as a track from their third mini-album, “MANIFESTO: DAY 1,” released in July 2022.
With light guitar riffs and rhythmic drum beats, it’s a song that truly lets you feel the summer breeze.
The lyrics delicately portray special moments and emotions with a loved one, making it a perfect companion for calm summertime scenes.
The members’ versatile expressiveness really shines!
풍덩(Poongdung)cignature
A refreshing summer song by cignature, a seven-member girl group that debuted in 2020.
Released in June 2024 from their fifth EP, “Sweetie but Saltie,” this track is a fun number that likens the moment of falling in love to the sound of diving into water.
Funky rhythms and a vintage sound blend perfectly, letting you feel the sparkling thrill of romance.
It vividly portrays the depths of falling in love and the joys and sorrows that come with it, capturing a genuine, girl-next-door perspective.
It’s the perfect song for scenes that make your heart race—like summer drive dates or chatting with friends.